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Massachusetts Trial Court Officer Academy

Find information for anyone who’s interested in becoming a Court Officer at the Trial Court.

How to become a Massachusetts Trial Court Officer

Get information on how to become a Trial Court Officer and learn about the Court Officer entrance exam and academy.

Become a Massachusetts Trial Court Officer

Trial Court Officer Examination

To be eligible to apply for a Court Officer position, applicants must pass the Court Officer Entrance Exam.

Exam information 

Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

To be eligible to apply for a Court Officer position, applicants must also successfully complete the PAT.

The PAT for Court Officers 
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Trial Court Officer Academy

Newly hired court officer recruits are assigned to an 8-week Court Officer Academy for training before they start their first court assignment.

Academy FAQs  Court Officer Academy Student Court Officer Manual  Academy Medical Deferment Policy 
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Open PDF file, 39.07 KB, for Training Academy Standards Titles (PDF 39.07 KB)

Contact Information

Address

Suffolk Superior Courthouse
3 Pemberton Square, 15th Floor, Boston, MA 02108
Directions 

Phone

Call Massachusetts Trial Court, Security Department at (617) 788-8584

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